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polar beer club The focus of the Polar Beer Club is to promote craft beers and the brewers that create them. This event is the perfect opportunity for beer aficionados, beer lovers and the casual beer drinker to sample new and exciting beers from top breweries. The event will include hot music to compliment cool brews.

spring Fever beer Fest One of the celebrated rites of spring is welcoming the seasonal brews that can only be found once the weather starts to turn for the better. Spring Fever Beer Fest gives beer lovers the opportunity to sample an array of those newly released spring and summer seasonals, and includes fantastic live music, games, and food to compliment over 125 delicious selections of beer.

royal oak beer Fest oktoberFest Oktoberfest at the Royal Oak Farmer’s Market is the promotion of craft beers and the brewers that carefully create them – from breweries across the globe and some even just down the street, all showcasing their unique libations. Come taste new brews and special “limited release” beers, seasonal ciders and ales! The event includes live music, traditional German games, and food to compliment over 125 cool brews. Prost!

tequila mundo While some are still throwing back shots of tequila like it’s going out of style, the truth is, the spirit can actually be quite refined and complex. In fact, the agave-derived drink can be as delicious sipped straight as it is when mixed in a margarita or taken with salt and a lime. Tequila Mundo at the Royal Oak Farmer’s Market offers over 60 tequilas ranging in price from the affordable to the extravagant – all available for tasting in a fun and social setting!

summer beer Fest What better way to celebrate summer than with a delicious, icy cold brew? Celebrate with us in Campus Martius Park over the course of two beautiful days in June. This event is the perfect opportunity for beer aficionados to discover and taste new brews in addition to special summer beers and ales!

whiskey business No matter how you’ve enjoyed it in the past (neat, dirty, on the rocks, straight or mixed), the best way to enjoy whiskey is to savor it – the way you might a good wine! Whiskey Business gives you the opportunity to sample your way around the globe to discover the best in scotches, bourbons, and whiskeys – from locally-produced bourbons to single malts, and from small batches to single grains. Live music and fantastic food offerings round out the evening in grand fashion!

plymouth restaurant week This nine-day epicurean event celebrates downtown Plymouth and features some of Michigan’s most diverse dining establishments. Ten restaurants offer prix fixe three-course lunch and dinner menus priced at $15, $25, or $35 per person.

sip savor stomp Raise your glass and toast in honor of Sip Savor Stomp. Attendees will be encouraged to sample their way across the state, country and globe – featuring over 150 delicious

wines. Sip Savor Stomp will also feature artisan cheeses, chocolates, coffees, wine-inspired cuisine from numerous area restaurants, and live music in a fun, laid-back atmosphere.

best oF detroit party After crafting a comprehensive listing of awards for a year’s worth of accomplishments by some of the best people, mom n’ pop shops, businesses and conglomerates in metro Detroit, Metro Times celebrates our Best Of Detroit issue with – what else? – a Best Of Detroit party!

vodka vodka This Russian-themed event will host vodka enthusiasts allowing guests to enjoy a vast assortment of vodkas and vodka-infused cuisine – plus DJ entertainment! Attendees can meet brand ambassadors that will offer their unique descriptions and insight on many different products.

pig & whiskey Pig & Whiskey, brought to you by Metro Times and the WAB (Woodward Avenue Brewers), is an annual outdoor event celebrating delicious BBQ, whiskey, and entertainment. A variety of Southeast Michigan’s best barbecue joints and restaurants will showcase unique and delicious pork, beef and barbecue dishes for purchase.

royal oak rib Fest Kick off the party for Independence Day weekend with Royal Oak Rib Fest! The Royal Oak Farmers Market and the surrounding lots play host to the event, providing a fantastic backdrop for the family-friendly occasion. There will be plenty to see, do and hear – multiple stages of music, a kid zone, BBQ of all styles and more – providing entertainment, food and beverages for all ages!

irish taste Fest In the spirit of celebrating all things Irish, green and St. Patrick’s Day, Irish Taste Fest arrives at the Royal Oak Farmers Market with plenty to see, do and hear – from traditional Irish dancing, games and music – and, of course, plenty to taste too!

northville rib burn oFF Picturesque Northville is the setting for this fantastic BBQ festival that features a kids zone, live music the whole weekend, and tons of fun for all ages!

bar blast The official afterparty of Winter Blast, Bar Blast follows the exciting activities going on downtown – offering a continuously-running shuttle beginning at 9:30 p.m. and ending at 2:30 a.m. – and hitting a dozen bars in the Downtown, Foxtown and Greektown areas.

out to brunch Out To Brunch brings together some of our favorite brunch restaurants from around the city, along with brunch cocktails – a Bloody Mary Bar, beer, and champagne! Guests can enjoy great eats from some of metro Detroit’s best restaurants while a live DJ spins tunes to accompany the strolling tasting event.

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